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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Lugubria Dandara

Lugubria dandara Varella & Ito, 2018
Max Length
27.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

This new species is endemic to the Rio Xingu above the Belo Monte narrows. It inhabit clear water rapids with substrates composed mainly of large rocks and with little accumulated sediment, where they hide in rocky crevices .

Scientific Name
Lugubria dandara
Authority
Varella & Ito, 2018
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
27.9 cm
Trophic Level
4.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Lugubria
Lugubria
Species
Lugubria Dandara
Lugubria dandara

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lugubria Dandara is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lugubria Dandara is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.5±0.68

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
27.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.5
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Varella & Ito, 2018

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